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221. Is English Still a Colonial Language? English as a Lingua Franca! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Thinking in English

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Should We Have a Different Global Lingua Franca?

English may not be a colonial language today, but its legacy as a colonial language has made it the global lingua franca. We need to recognise this when we are learning English today. It is important that everyone retains and maintains their own native language and customs. What do you think? Should we have a different global linguafranca? And if we should, what language should it be? Let me know by leaving a comment on Spotify, a comment on the Thinking in English blog, or leave a comment on Instagram.

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